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A SELECTION OF CAREFULLY-CHOSEN CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND ACTIVITY PADS FOR BABIES AND UP!

As well as classics including 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', 'Paddington', 'No Matter What' and many others, we have also put together a selection of lovely books for children about the environment and the incredible world we live in.

The book cover for "Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans" by Walker Books features yellow rubber ducks representing plastic pollution in the ocean, with a cargo ship in the background and the title by Markus Motum.

Illustration of yellow rubber ducks in a blue ocean from "Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans" by Walker Books. Text questions the fate of spilled ducks, describes their journey with ocean currents, and highlights plastic pollution issues.

Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans

£7.99

The cover of Floris Books' "Ally Bally Bee" shows a smiling woman with brown hair holding a child in a blue striped shirt and clutching a lollipop. A buzzing bee is present, along with a sticker indicating it's a "lift-the-flap book" ideal for toddlers, celebrating a classic Scottish rhyme.

Ally Bally Bee

£6.99

The cover of "Three Craws" from Floris Books shows three cartoon crows on a brick wall beneath a light blue wintery sky. Text includes, "A favourite Scottish rhyme!" and notes it's a "lift the flap book.

Floris Books' "Three Craws" features interactive illustrated scenes of crows in a snowy landscape, with lift-the-flap surprises: one crow on a branch above, two wearing hats and scarves in the middle, and another lounging under a brick wall as snowflakes fall below.

Three Craws

£6.99

Floris Books' board book cover features a blue bus with an orange-haired girl helping an elderly woman in a red tartan dress. A cat is on the upper deck. The title reads "Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny Off A Bus," inspired by a Scottish rhyme, perfect for toddlers.

A grandmother in a red plaid coat and hat sits with a child on the blue bus depicted in Floris Books' "Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny Off A Bus," inspired by a Scottish rhyme. Inside, passengers, toddlers, and a cat are visible.

Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny Off A Bus

£6.99

The cover of "Great Woman Who Made History Book" by Bloomsbury Children's Books features vibrant illustrations of historical women and whimsical elements on a blue background.

The "Great Woman Who Made History" by Bloomsbury Children's Books is an illustrated non-fiction story about suffragette Flora Drummond. It features images of her riding a horse, speaking, and marching, with text on her activism and pivotal women's suffrage events. Its colorful design is reminiscent of Kate Pankhurst’s series.

Great Woman Who Made History Book

£6.99

The cover of Bloomsbury Children's Books' "Great Woman Who Worked Wonders" features inspiring women illustrated on an orange background, highlighting achievements like flying and cycling. It celebrates historical career pioneers encircling the title.

Great Woman Who Worked Wonders Book

£6.99

Book cover of "Great Woman Who Changed The World," a children's book by Bloomsbury Children's Books. The title appears in purple and black on a yellow background, surrounded by historic women illustrations, with items like a plane and a "Votes for Women" banner.

The "Great Woman Who Changed The World Book" by Bloomsbury Children's Books includes an illustrated map of Amelia Earhart's transatlantic flight, featuring her plane, flight path with arrows, ocean waves, and Paris. Text boxes provide historical facts and details about her journey.

Great Woman Who Changed The World Book

£6.99

Book cover titled "Great Women Who Saved The Planet," published by Bloomsbury Children's Books, by Kate Pankhurst. Features inspiring women with bees and plants on a bright green background, celebrating environmental activism.

The "Great Women Who Saved The Planet Book" by Bloomsbury Children's Books features an illustrated page on Jane Goodall, showcasing vibrant chimpanzee drawings and jungle scenes. Speech bubbles provide facts about her pioneering work, with text and images playfully arranged.

Great Women Who Saved The Planet Book

£6.99

Cover of "Great Woman Who Made History Activity Book" by Bloomsbury Activity Books. It features illustrations of diverse women in historical attire, along with a horse, an astronaut, and a child holding a pen, celebrating girl power. Includes text "with over 200 stickers.

The "Great Woman Who Made History Activity Book" by Bloomsbury Activity Books features an illustrated comic-style page titled "Design Bathing Suits with Annette Kellerman," celebrating Girl Power. The page includes images of a woman in various swimming poses and quotes about her pioneering swimwear designs. A blue background with decorative stars and waves complements the theme, highlighting influential women throughout history.

Great Woman Who Made History Activity Book

£5.99

Cover of the "Great Woman Who Worked Wonders Activity Book" by Bloomsbury Activity Books. It celebrates girl power with illustrations of women engaged in various activities, features a hot air balloon, and includes over 200 stickers.

The *Great Woman Who Worked Wonders Activity Book* by Bloomsbury Activity Books brings to life the story of Maria Sibylla Merian on beautifully illustrated pages embellished with colorful butterfly stickers. A woman is captivated by the fluttering beauties and vibrant drawings, accompanied by educational text and engaging butterfly crafting activities in this empowering activity book.

Great Woman Who Worked Wonders Activity Book

£5.99

The cover of the "Great Woman Who Changed the World Activity Book" from Bloomsbury Activity Books highlights inspiring women with vivid artwork, including a depiction of a girl flying an airplane. With more than 200 stickers, this vibrant yellow activity book encourages children to explore history in creative ways.

Illustration depicting a woman in a bonnet using a quill at her desk, inspired by Kate Pankhurst's homage to notable women. A cat is seated nearby, and above her is the caption: "It was a dark and stormy night." The page includes space for writing, creating an engaging scene for the Great Woman Who Changed the World Activity Book by Bloomsbury Activity Books.

Great Woman Who Changed the World Activity Book

£5.99

Cover of "Great Women Who Saved the Planet Activity Book" by Bloomsbury Activity Books. Shows inspiring women in nature illustrations with over 200 stickers on a green background, adorned with playful drawings that celebrate their impactful contributions.

The "Great Women Who Saved the Planet Activity Book" by Bloomsbury Activity Books features environmental themes with cartoon characters and colorful nature drawings. Includes the text: "Color in the Stupendous Savers of our Planet. How will you speak up for our planet?.

Great Women Who Saved the Planet Activity Book

£5.99

The colorful cover of Farshore's "Mr. Men Little Miss in Scotland" portrays characters with Edinburgh Castle, one with bagpipes and another in a tartan hat, surrounded by music notes and trees, beautifully capturing the Highland Games spirit.

The Mr. Men Little Miss in Scotland comic by Farshore features two panels: the top shows a red, square character tossing a log like in the Highland Games, while the bottom depicts a red-yellow, an orange, and a green character dining together and chatting about haggis and their food preferences.

Mr. Men Little Miss in Scotland

£4.99

Puffin's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book" illustration shows a caterpillar under the sun with an apple, pear, plum, strawberry, and orange. Text says, "On Monday he ate through one apple, but he was still hungry.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book

£7.99

The cover of the illustrated book "Scientists Are Saving the World!", by Magic Cat Publishing, features diverse scientists in lab coats and astronaut outfits. The subtitle "So WHO is working on time travel for kids?" highlights science heroes in exciting activities to ignite curiosity.

The book "Scientists Are Saving the World!" by Magic Cat Publishing features an open spread with colorful illustrations. The left page showcases inspiring scientists at work, while the right highlights a female science hero explaining plant growth to children in a vibrant garden.

Scientists Are Saving the World!

£12.99

The cover of "5 Minute Nature Stories" by Magic Cat Publishing, authored by Gabby Dawnay and illustrated by Mona K., has a whimsical green background with woodland animals like a fox, rabbit, mouse, frog, and bird among flowers and a mushroom. Ideal for enchanting bedtime tales.

Illustration of a forest scene with plants, animals, and interconnected roots explaining the "Wood Wide Web." Bright colors and whimsical style convey nature's network complexity in "5 Minute Nature Stories" by Magic Cat Publishing, highlighting woodland wonders.

5 Minute Nature Stories

£16.99

The cover of the illustrated children's book "Hunter's Icy Adventure" by Ellie Jackson, featuring a curious polar bear on ice, playful seals in the water, and a mesmerizing aurora. Subtext emphasizes it's a true story about climate change.

In "Hunter's Icy Adventure" by Ellie Jackson, an Arctic scene is illustrated for a children's book. A polar bear features prominently with another in the distance alongside a walrus, seal, and penguins against birds flying high. The pastel sky and icy waters hint at climate change's impact.
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Hunter's Icy Adventure

£7.99

The cover of "Buddy's Rainforest Rescue," a children's book by Ellie Jackson, shows an orangutan swinging through a vibrant green rainforest filled with birds and butterflies, encapsulating the spirit of adventure.

The image features the back cover of "Buddy's Rainforest Rescue," a children's book by Ellie Jackson. Part of the eco-conscious Wild Tribe Heroes series, it showcases vivid illustrations of an orangutan and a toucan, alongside reviews and pricing details.

Buddy's Rainforest Rescue

£7.99

The book cover of "Nelson's Dangerous Dive" by Ellie Jackson illustrates an underwater adventure featuring a whale swimming among fish and coral, with two dolphins nearby. The text highlights ocean plastic's impact.

Ellie Jackson's "Nelson's Dangerous Dive" features a whale trapped in a green net surrounded by ocean plastic and debris, with a sunken ship in the backdrop. Sharks and fish swim nearby, heightening the sense of marine peril.

Nelson's Dangerous Dive

£7.99

The "Duffy's Lucky Escape" book cover, by Ellie Jackson, shows a sea turtle swimming near vibrant coral and yellow fish, emphasizing ocean plastic's impact on natural habitats.

Ellie Jackson's "Duffy's Lucky Escape" watercolor shows a sea turtle swimming gracefully among vibrant fish and jellyfish, with a picturesque coastline, palm trees, and distant mountains in the background, all highlighting the pristine beauty of wildlife untouched by ocean plastic.

Duffy's Lucky Escape

£7.99

The cover of "Marli's Tangled Tale" by Ellie Jackson showcases a puffin flying over the sea, with fish and coastal scenery below. The subtext highlights a true story about ocean plastic and environmental issues between humans and animals.

Two puffins with black and white feathers and orange beaks stand beside a fluffy gray chick near a burrow, surrounded by grass and ocean plastic. This scene reflects themes from "Marli's Tangled Tale," a delightful children's book by Ellie Jackson.

Marli's Tangled Tale

£7.99

The Bookworm," a delightful children's book by Debi Gliori from Bloomsbury, has a cover showing a child in orange overalls opening a book with a dragon on its cover. Stars and clouds swirl around the title on a blue background, with scattered books resembling hidden treasures.

A child plays outside with an orange dragon toy and a blue fish balloon. Inside, a penguin toy sits in the fridge. The scene unfolds with a shark of imagination, blending fantasy and family dialogue reminiscent of "The Bookworm" by Bloomsbury, as if from a Debi Gliori children's tale.

The Bookworm

£6.99

A Songbird Dreams of Singing" by Puffin is a delightful bedtime book featuring animal poems about dreaming animals like owls and leopards, set against a dark, starry background with floral designs.

The left page of "A Songbird Dreams of Singing" by Puffin, authored by Kate Hosford, presents the poetic text "The Mysterious Sleep of Mother Whales," while the right side shows an illustration of whales and informational text about sperm whales, ideal for a bedtime book on sleeping animals.

A Songbird Dreams of Singing

£7.99

The "No Matter What" 15th Anniversary Edition, published by Bloomsbury, features an illustrated cover with a large orange fox embracing a smaller one, symbolizing unconditional love. A toy duck in a cart is nearby, against a starlit gradient sky background.

An illustration by Debi Gliori from "No Matter What" (Bloomsbury) shows a fox hugging a cub under a starry sky. The text reads: "Still they shine in the evening skies; love, like starlight, never dies," encapsulating the essence of unconditional love celebrated in picture books.

No Matter What

£7.99